Water Recycling

As we enjoy Fall, conserving water remains a priority. Here are some easy ways to get the biggest bangs for your water bucks.

Less Lawn. I write about this all the time. Reduce your lawn areas by half. The average American uses 200 gallons each day they water their lawn. Consider replacing some of that grass with an attractive groundcover which is drought resistant, covers a large area, and requires zero mowing.

Super Soak. Up to a third of all water from yoru irrigation system can evaporate during the heat of the day. Give your plants fewer, heavy soakings. If your watering routine includes using sprinklers, think about only using them in only use them in the morning.

Grey Is Good. Recapturing grey water or rainwater can provide a free source of garden irrigation. These systems can be easily installed and even incorporated into irrigation systems.

Drip. Drip. Drip. Drip irrigation systems water plants right at the root and serve as an efficient alternative to sprinkler systems. Be sure to get a timer for maximum effectiveness.

As we start the fall season, water conservation is something many of us have to consider as we maintain our garden spaces. Here are some ideas that can greatly reduce your water usage and help you get the biggest bang for your water buck.

Less Lawn. I’ve been giving this advice for years now, reduce your lawn by half! The average American uses over 200 gallons per day when watering their lawn areas. Consider replacing some of that grass with an attractive groundcover which is drought resistant, covers a large area, and requires no mowing. Do you have grass between stone pavers? Consider replacing that grass with an attractive and drought resistant groundcover as well. Sweet William has the added bonus of being a fragrant ground, providing an added bonus to any garden space.

Super Soak. Up to a third of all water from irrigation systems can evaporate during the heat of the day. Instead, give your plants fewer, heavy soakings. If your watering routine includes using the sprinklers, as mine does, consider using them only in the morning.

Recycling Water. Recapturing Grey/Rain Water Provides a Free Source of Garden water. These systems can be easily installed and incorporated into irrigation systems.

Drip irrigation. Soaker hoses are easy to install systems that water plants right at the root and serve as an efficient alternate to sprinkler systems. It’s an afternoon project you can do yourself; be sure to get a timer for maximum effectiveness.